Survivor At Law: A Lawyer’s Memoir of Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, and Weaponized Divorce

Survivor at Law is a gripping memoir of narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and a weaponized legal system, told by attorney Dovie King. She shares her unflinching story of trauma, betrayal, and the fight to reclaim her voice—offering insight and empowerment for anyone who has felt trapped, silenced, or overlooked.A public interest lawyer, educator, and proud Latina, King spent her career fighting for justice while privately enduring a relationship that challenged everything she believed about the law. What followed was a years-long legal battle and divorce that exposed the darker realities of the system meant to protect her—and ultimately reshaped her understanding of survival and resilience.This is not a story of blame. It is a story of survival.For readers of Chanel Miller, Tara Westover, and Jennette McCurdy, this memoir offers hard-won insight, emotional clarity, and a powerful account of reclaiming autonomy after trauma.A story of rising—grief-stricken, wiser, and louder. Because silence was never the end of her story.About the AuthorDovie King is a public interest attorney, survivor, and memoirist. Born in San Diego to immigrants from Mexico and Costa Rica, she brings a nuanced understanding of the cultural and legal barriers faced by marginalized communities. She has practiced law in California, Massachusetts, and New York. Survivor at Law is her debut memoir. Read more